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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1889
Page
1
Following a large sale of high grade kid gloves at reduced prices, a new contract is secured. Lot 1 includes 2000 pairs of Couvoisier Laval Brand four button kid gloves in multiple colors. Regular price 1.50, our price 85 cents per pair, each stamped Couvoisier.
A merchant advertises 3000 pairs of Dupont real kid gloves with five buttons and self embroidery. Sizes and colors are described as first class with a $1.50 usual price in Boston, now offered at 85 cents per pair.
Auction note describes 1000 pairs of dogskin gloves with 4 and 6 button styles, Pique sewing, in excellent colors. Regular prices listed at 1.25 and 1.50 dollars, offered at our sale price.
Lot 5 offers 400 pairs of tan Gents Dogskin Street Gloves. Lot 6 lists 360 pairs of Gents Lined Dogskin Gloves, possibly sold if weather had been near zero. Regular price $1.25, offered at 60 cents per pair.
Local seller reports strong December and January Snow Shoes demand with Maine club outfitted and many inquiries from New England. They offer three to four hundred pairs of Indian make Snow Shoes in men women and children sizes with mail price lists. Prices today are a third lower than last season while stock count occurs Friday.
On January 29 a citywide rail strike halted multiple lines from First to Ninth avenues and Grand streets. Police clashed with crowds as cars were overturned and restrained. arrests numbered in the dozens. Militia and mayoral action discussed if order deteriorates.
London reports William O'Brien was arrested at Manchester during a meeting after a rumor he would flout pursuers. The crowd surged with enthusiasm as he spoke, police intervened, and he was taken to Central station. A torchlight parade followed amid mounting excitement in Britain.
In a Washington despatch, Prince Bismarck accuses American officials in Apia of fostering distrust of Germany amid Samoan tensions. He cites interference with German aims, protests by American consuls, and a pattern of hostile actions from 1881 to 1888, urging Secretary Bayard to seek redress.
Washington reports Democratic Senators denounce Republican greed to seize all offices and block vacancies until Harrison's term. They cite 400 pending nominations, GOP delays to thwart Cleveland appointees, and pressure on civil service reform as Harrison faces renewed party opposition and possible nonpartisan shifts.
The Cheval Glass line moves from luxury symbol to affordable antique carved oak pieces. Since 1888 the company has brushed away cobwebs, now offering a large stock of Cheval Glasses with prices as low as $18 when bought direct from the manufacturer.
London January 29 Mr Edward Stanhope secretary of state for war told a Lincolnshire constituency meeting that a thundercloud hangs over Europe and a likely early burst of the fiercest war in history is possible He urged prudent measures by English statesmen to avoid involvement The Pall Mall Gazette criticizes the speech as reckless and urges Lord Salisbury to act to curb the minister of war’s blunder.
In London on January 29 the Parnell commission heard more speeches in evidence. Witness Thomas O Conn or, who accused MP Timothy Harrington of hiring him as a moonlighter, is nearing death and has signed a confession retracting the charge.
For twenty four hours forecast covers Maine New Hampshire eastern Massachusetts Rhode Island fair slightly colder westerly winds diminishing. Vermont western Massachusetts Connecticut and eastern New York fair nearly stationary temperature westerly winds diminishing.
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